packages

The Deluxe PackageWe work with the author every step of the way, from idea to book launch (and possibly beyond). We meet with the author on a regular basis and help him/her focus the idea and write each chapter, editing along the way. The Deluxe Package ideally means weekly meetings with a Bilbo representative, but can be customized to fit the author’s needs. We also help to plan a cover design and organize interior artwork and/or photography. We edit and find other readers to edit as well (fresh eyes are always valuable and we know a lot of English majors). Then, when the final draft is ready for print, we find the right printer for your material and handle the technical and emotional aspects of the back & forth between publisher and printer. Once the book is in hand, we plan an appropriate marketing campaign (including book signing events, Internet campaigns, press releases and even author interviews). Price: $12,000

The Complete PackageWe review what you have written and make editing recommendations. We meet regularly with the author and continue to guide the author through the writing and editing process. The Complete Package ideally means bi-monthly meetings with a Bilbo representative. We find readers. We find the right printing house and work with them to make your book what you wanted. Then we tailor a marketing campaign to meet your needs. Price: $10,000

The Economy PackageWith the Economy Package, you provide the manuscript. We edit and give “book crafting” suggestions. We find and work with the right printer for your work. Once your book is in your hand, we offer marketing suggestions and encouragement. Price: $5000-7000

The Dictation PackageWe know that some authors, for different reasons, cannot
actually write. Some authors may be physically unable to type or may
have a wonderful book idea, but want to write in English, when his/her first
language is something else. In this case, a Bilbo representative will meet
weekly with you and take notes as you dictate the book. We will record
these sessions for later review, and meet weekly with you to show you
what we’ve written. That way you can be sure that your words are
appearing as you envisioned. The Dictation Package also includes
editing, finding a printer, and organizing a marketing campaign. You
don’t even have to write a word, and, in the end, it is still
your book.

Price: $15,000

Limited
Editorial ServiceWe edit your book and make “book
crafting” suggestions. We find the right printer for you and
your book. We know that not everyone can afford one of our larger
packages, but that doesn’t mean that your book idea doesn’t deserve
our attention and aid.

Price: $3000

Ghost
WritingYou tell us the story. We write it for you. You review
our progress along the way. We edit the book. We find the right printer
for you. We design a marketing campaign tailored to your desires. You
get all the credit. We do most of the work.

Price: $20,000

Standard Payment Schedule: You
pay half of our set fee down at the beginning, upon signing a contract. You pay
the second half of the total amount upon final delivery of the written materials to
the printer, right before printing. Our prices include the cost of the printing
of the book. Book sellers, printers, and other, lesser self-publishing companies
may take a percentage of the amount earned from book sales, but we do not. We
want the author to be rewarded financially as well as emotionally for the work.